A Somerville man’s fight to stay in his apartment will come to a head Monday when his case is put before a jury.
Gary Rogers, a 62-year-old Union Square resident, faces eviction from his third-floor unit at 22 Sargent Avenue after refusing to move out of his home, court documents show. His landlord, Ryan Pinto, a California-based investor, has sought to evict him for over a year-and-a-half.
The dispute began in February 2024, when Pinto and his wife purchased the 22 Sargent Avenue property for $1.2 million. Days after purchasing the building, Pinto, according to court documents, increased rent from $1,1,50 to $2,200, an increase of more than 90%. Rogers, who has lived in the building for almost nine years, told Cambridge Day via email that he has refused to pay the increased rent since it went into effect…